Snowflake Data Build Tool

This tool provides a planning layer for Snowflake-based data pipelines by modeling sources, models, and their dependencies, then producing executable SQL and artifacts. It does not execute transformations itself but outputs the artifacts needed for a runtime environment. Conceptually, users define a repository of models with materialization rules (table, view, incremental) and dependency relations. The system resolves build order via a topological sort, detects cycles, and validates references before generating SQL templates tailored to Snowflake semantics. It supports environment-aware templating, test hooks, and lineage metadata. The unique value lies in coupling dependency-aware planning with artifact export (SQL scripts, dependency graphs, and optional execution plans) that teams can version, review, and integrate into CI/CD pipelines. Primary use cases include designing incremental marts, validating complex model graphs, and enabling reproducible deployments across dev/stage/prod, all while estimating compute costs per pipeline run. Core features include model repositories, dependency resolution, SQL generation according to materialization, environment templates, and artifact exports. Advanced capabilities encompass cost estimation, data quality hooks, and integration-ready APIs for orchestration systems.